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Putin gives annual address

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow.
Alexander Nemenov, AFP/Getty Images
Putin faces his biggest challenge yet: how to manage the worst monetary crisis of his era.
Putin faces his biggest challenge yet: how to manage the worst monetary crisis of his era.
Alexander Nemenov, AFP/Getty Images
People walk past a huge Christmas tree in Red Square, Moscow.
People walk past a huge Christmas tree in Red Square, Moscow.
Misha Japaridze, AP
A police officer guards the entrance to the head office of the Central Bank in Moscow.
A police officer guards the entrance to the head office of the Central Bank in Moscow.
Yuri Kadobnov, AFP/Getty Images
A woman walks under a board listing foreign currency rates against the ruble in central Moscow on Dec. 17.
A woman walks under a board listing foreign currency rates against the ruble in central Moscow on Dec. 17.
Yuri Kadobnov, AFP/Getty Images
Small sculptures of Putin are displayed for sale in a street souvenir shop in Saint Petersburg.
Small sculptures of Putin are displayed for sale in a street souvenir shop in Saint Petersburg.
Dmitry Lovetsky, AP
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